Authors Note: The song is You're in My Heart by Rod Stewart. For the full experience, I would really suggest listening to it when reading. Thanks for reading, and the Newmans song will be up in the next chapter.
Corey began slowly strumming his guitar. He began singing into the microphone.
I didn't know what day it was
When you walked into the room
I said hello I noticed
You said goodbye too soon
Breezing through the clientele
Spinning yarns that were so lyrical
I really must confess right here
The attraction was purely physical
I took all those habits of yours
That in the beginning were hard to accept
Your fashion sense, beardsly prints
I put down to experienceThe big bosomed lady with the Dutch accent
Who tried to change my point of view
Her ad lib lines were well rehearsed
But my heart cried out for you
You're in my heart, you're in my soul
You'll be my breath should i grow old
You are my lover, you're my best friend
You're in my soul
My love for you is immeasurable
My respect for you immense
You're ageless, timeless, lace and fineness
You're beauty and elegance
You're a rhapsody, a comedy
You're a symphony and a play
You're every love song ever written
But honey what do you see in me
You're in my heart, you're in my soul
You'll be my breath should i grow old
You are my lover, you're my best friend
You're in my soul
You're an essay in glamour
Please pardon the grammar
But you're every schoolboy's dream
You're celtic, united, but baby I've decided
You're the best thing I've ever seen
And there have been many affairs
Many times I've thought to leave
But i bite my lip and turn around
'cause you're the warmest thing I've ever found
You're in my heart, you're in my soul
You'll be my breath should i grow old
You are my lover, you're my best friend
You're in my soul.
The song slowly faded in the hall, leaving a deep silence among the crowd. Slowly, a loud uproar of cheer and clapping began exploding.
"Me oh my, that song was super fly" Mayor Mellow cheered, suddenly appearing on stage.
He gestured to the band.
"Grojband, Ladies and Gentlemen"
Corey felt his heart swell with pride. He glanced back at Laney, a small smirk etched upon his face. She smiled back, making his heart swell even more. He jumped in the air, cheering back to the crowd.
(P.O.V Transition)
Carrie felt her stomach do summersaults. Riffen's song had been really good, like, really good. For once that night, Carrie felt a slimmer of doubt climb into her heart.
"Her Car, you okay?" Lenny asked her.
Carrie turned to her best friend and put on a fake smile.
"Sure Lens. I feel great" she lied.
"You sure? Cause Corey's song was really good. It was pretty heartfelt and sincere. I don't even know if we have a chance of beating them now" Kim interjected.
"I agree" Konnie added
Carrie glared at her friends.
"Thank you Kim. I sure those deep words of wisdom can easily inspire confidence to our performance"
Kim's face dropped.
"Sorry" she muttered,
Carrie sighed. She walked over to Kim and placed her hand on the pianists shoulder.
"Its alright Kim. You're completely right, but we can't let that stop us now", She turned to Lenny, "I'm sure you're song can beat them Lens. Heck, if someone wrote a song like that for me, I would date them in second"
Lenny felt his face turn slightly red.
"Really? Because actually…"
"Hey girls" a familiar voice interrupted.
Carrie turned, surprised by the sudden appearance of the Mayor.
"Hey Mayor Mellow. How'd you get of the stage so fast?"
Mellow ignored the question, flicking open his watch. He looked up at Carrie.
"Seems you guys are up in a few minutes. If you girls are half as good as that other group of kids, I can guarantee you'll go far tonight".
Carrie nodded as the mayor scuttled away. She turned to her band.
"Alright Newman's, lets get to the stage"
"Carrie, I really need to talk with you for a second" Lenny said suddenly.
Carrie shook her head.
"Sorry Lens. Lets just focus on the gig right now, okay?"
Lenny sighed dejectedly.
"Alright" he muttered.
"That's the spirit", Carrie grabbed his hand, " Lets go"
(Double Chapter Transition)
"Wow Corey. That song felt awesome" Kon cheered as the band walked off the stage.
Corey shrugged.
"What can I say? I'm pretty great"
Laney punched him in the arm playfully,
"Alright rock star. Just remember that the Newmans still have to go"
"Come on Lanes, you really think they could top our performance? We had the crowd in the palm of our hands"
Laney rolled her eyes. She knew better than to argue with Corey after a great gig.
"Whatever you say Core"
"That's the spirit Lanes" Corey said, putting his arm around her, "Whatever I say".
Kin and Kon faceplamed.
"What?" Corey asked, confusion covering his face,
"Dude, that was the lamest thing I have ever heard" Kin said bluntly.
"Yeah man. At least try harder to use a pick line on Laney" Kon nodded.
Corey felt his face go red. He pushed himself away from the base player.
"What are you guys talking about? I wasn't trying to use a pick up line on Lanes" Corey said, waving his arms in denial, "I mean, she's just my friend. Nothing more"
Laney felt her shoulders slump.
"Dude, Corey, you're digging your grave deeper man" Kon shook his head.
Corey sighed.
"Whatever. I think the Newmans are up in few minutes, so we have some time to kill."
"Are you thinking what I'm thinking bro?" Kin said excitingly to his brother.
"Chocolate fountain?"
"Chocolate fountain"
The twins cheered and dashed for the ever-cascading water flow of chocolate. Corey turned towards Laney, his heart still filled with guilt over the incident in the garage. A light bulb lit up in his head however, as he notice the hall was playing slow classical music as an intermission between the two bands. He held out his hand.
"Sill want that dance?" he smiled.
Laney looked up from her slump and smiled.
"Sure Core. But if you even think of dropping me again, I will end you" she glared.
Corey nodded as his hand enveloped hers.
"Don't worry" he smiled, "I won't let go"